Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Business Management, Strategy & Support

Pay Details:

$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview

The Office of the Corporate Secretary team within Legal Department contributes to the Bank's compliance with regulatory obligations and best practices in governance by managing corporate secretarial matters and processes relating to the Bank's Board and Committees of the Board, Annual Meeting of Shareholders and other related meetings and governance matters.

You will join a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals in the Legal Department and be involved in a wide range of activities working to advance strategic priorities while ensuring proper risk management. Collaborating with talented colleagues and partners in a variety of legal specializations, members of the Legal team are able to develop their skills every day. We will help you realize your full potential and achieve your career goals. From mentorship and training programs to leadership development, you will receive everything you need to succeed.

Job Accountabilities:

We are looking for a positive contributor to join our team in its goal to provide smooth and effective functioning of the board and its committees. Reporting to the Managing Counsel, Corporate & Subsidiary Governance, the position will work effectively to the fulfill general accountabilities including, but not limited to:

• Serve as a primary point of contact with members of one or more Board Committees

• Support the Committee Chair and provide strategic planning advice on matters of process and other substantive issues and solutions to assist them with meeting their requirements

• In collaboration with the Chair, the CEO's office and the General Counsel, develop the Committee's priorities

• Coordinating activities relating Committee meetings and its interaction with senior management and control functions partners more specifically preparing Agendas for the meetings

• Oversee / Review task lists, carry forward files and debrief notes with the relevant executives and the Chair to determine info to be included in agenda and draft Agenda

• Drafting any material that may be required for the meetings (such as resolutions)

• Prepare briefing notes for the Chair or General counsel.

• Attending the Committee meetings

• Prepare meeting minutes and responsible for ensuring minutes accurately reflect the Board’s challenge of matters and decisions

• Responsible for tracking action items and status of follow-up/completion (follow-up matters from prior meetings or as requested by the Chair to ensure that each requirement is met)

• Oversee the workplans for the Board/committee which are tracked to the mandates / regulatory requirements

• Ensure timely and accurate information regarding decisions and requests for action arising from board and committee meetings

• Coordinating matters with the other Leads

• Continually identify/recommend opportunities to improve processes and content of written materials provided to the Board and its Committees

• Manage all preparations for the ad-hoc meetings that the Chair attends – such as OSFI, director interviews, etc.

• Draft the committee's year-end report (proxy circular)

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements

• Practical knowledge of corporate secretarial regulatory requirements and "best practices"

• Detail oriented and accountable

• Customer centric and continuous improvement oriented

• Proactive and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong relationship building skills with ability to impact and influence business partners

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging to the audience

• Ability and confidence to interact at all levels of the organization, including with Directors and senior executives.

• Excellent research, investigative and organizational skills

• Ability to remain resilient under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple priorities

• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Diligent portal functionality as an asset

Additional Information

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a related role (e.g., corporate secretarial) at a major financial institution or public Canadian company as an asset

• Education – Undergraduate Degree. Law Clerk designation as an asset

• Occasional overtime is required

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet